The Wind in the Willows by Kenneth Grahame 20 Books Collection Set - Ages 5+ - Hardback

Titles in This Set
This set does not use 20 separately titled books. Kenneth Grahame's complete novel is instead presented across 20 individually bound, illustrated hardback volumes that carry one continuous riverbank story forward in sequence.

Details
Condition: Brand New
Format: Hardback
Publisher: Dean
Age Range: Ages 5+

Overview
The Wind in the Willows is Kenneth Grahame's beloved tale of Mole, Ratty, Badger, and the incorrigible Mr. Toad, first published in 1908 and cherished by generations ever since. This 20-volume hardback box set breaks the classic story into short, illustrated instalments, making Grahame's gentle prose approachable for younger readers while keeping every riverbank escapade and motorcar mishap intact. Sturdy hardback construction and artwork throughout make this a durable, giftable introduction to an enduring animal adventure, ideal for family bookshelves, classrooms, or a child's own library.

About the Books
The Wind in the Willows follows a gentle, home-loving Mole who abandons his spring cleaning one sunny morning and stumbles into the wider world of the riverbank, where he meets the affable Water Rat, the gruff but kindly Badger, and the endlessly excitable Mr. Toad of Toad Hall. Across the story, the friends share picnics on the river, brave the dangers of the Wild Wood, rescue Toad from his own reckless schemes involving stolen motorcars, and ultimately return home to defend Toad Hall from the invading weasels and stoats. Kenneth Grahame's prose is warm, pastoral, and quietly funny. This 20-volume set divides that single narrative into short, manageable chunks, so young or emerging readers can experience the story in bite-sized sittings without losing the thread of the plot. Each hardback volume is illustrated throughout, helping bring Mole's first glimpse of the river, Toad's disastrous joyrides, and Badger's steady wisdom vividly to life. Because the whole set tells one unbroken story, it works well for cover-to-cover family read-alouds and for a child working through the tale independently, one volume at a time.

Key Benefits

• Complete classic story split into 20 easy-to-handle illustrated volumes
• Durable hardback construction built for repeat reading
• Illustrated throughout, bringing Mole, Ratty, Badger, and Toad to life
• Short volumes make a classic feel approachable for developing readers
• A ready-made gift set for building a child's home library
• Great for family read-alouds, bedtime stories, or classroom reading corners

Book-by-Book Guide
Since this set carries one continuous story across all 20 hardback volumes rather than 20 separately titled books, each volume simply picks up where the last left off, following Mole, Ratty, Badger, and Toad from their first riverbank meeting to the final defense of Toad Hall.

About the Author
Kenneth Grahame (1859-1932) was a Scottish-born author best known for The Wind in the Willows, first published in 1908. Grahame worked for many years at the Bank of England before turning his attention to writing, and he reportedly developed the story's characters and riverbank world from bedtime tales told to his young son, Alastair. His warm, lyrical style and deep affection for the English countryside helped make The Wind in the Willows one of the most enduring works of children's literature, still read and adapted for stage and screen more than a century after it first appeared.

Why You'll Love This Collection
This 20-volume hardback set turns a beloved classic into an approachable, giftable treasure. Its short, illustrated installments make it a wonderful choice for a birthday gift, holiday stocking stuffer, back-to-school treat, or a cozy addition to a classroom reading corner, while the sturdy hardback build ensures it lasts through many happy readings.

Please Note: This is the UK edition with the ISBN as listed; the cover may vary slightly from the image shown.